Impact Measurement Unit

Cost effective solution that can be fitted to a XYZTEC Condor Classic

Impact testing is an optional measurement unit (not a completely different machine) that can be installed on to a XYZTEC Condor Classic saving cost and space. The test is based on the long established Charpy pendulum method but with precision sensors that measure the test force on the shear tool and its position enabling accurate Force versus Displacement graphs of the test.

Because the tool moves not the test piece, large and heavy samples present no problem. Similarly heated sample chucks can be used to test the bond at elevated temperatures as may be the case in real life loading conditions. The pendulum design also allows test impact energy and rate of strain to be selected. These may be configured to cause the bond to fail on the first impact or after many impacts if the fatigue life is of more interest (see our page on impact testing).